Udupi: A major fatality along Karnataka coastline was prevented on Monday as seven fishermen, whose trolling boat capsized in the Arabian Sea, were rescued near the Kapu Lighthouse on Monday.

The seven fishermen are learned to be natives of Andhra Pradesh. They had gone fishing in the Arabian Sea in the troll boat, which was hit by a wave and capsized.

The local fishermen, Prashanth and Vinod, are said to have rescued them and provided primary treatment.

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Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.

Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.

 

Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.